Table 1 Common signs and symptoms of excessive stress
From: The World Trade Center Attack: Helping the helpers: the role of critical incident stress management
Cognitive | Emotional | Behavioral | Physical |
|---|---|---|---|
Confusion | Anger | Changes in eating | Tachycardia |
Disorientation | Grief | Sleep disorders | Tachypnea |
Attention deficits | Depression | Decreased personal hygiene | Dizzy spells |
Difficulty making decisions | Hopelessness | Withdrawal from others | Hypertension |
Memory loss | Helplessness | Prolonged silences | Excessive sweating |
Nightmares | Feeling overwhelmed | Panic attacks | Dazed or numb appearance |